Seated Yoga Poses

Bound Angle Pose, or Baddha Konasana, opens the deepest part of the hip muscles.

Padmasana creates an essential foundation for meditation practice, while stretching the front of the thighs and ankles.

It might look straightforward, but there's more to Dandasana than meets the eye.

Fold into Paschimottanasana to help your distracted mind—and your hamstrings—unwind.

Sometimes called the Sage's Pose, Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III (Marichyasana III) is a wise addition to any practice.

Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose (or Sukhasana) can be quite challenging.

Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose, or Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, offers a deep, vivid stretch to the side body paired with loving and heart-opening movement.

Boat Pose, or Paripurna Navasana, requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone to build mental and physical focus, inspiring a full-body awareness.

You’re not the only one to quietly curse when the teacher cues this pose. Here’s how to strengthen your body so you no longer dread Navasana. We swear.

Folding into Marichyasana I or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I calms your mind, extends your spine, and gives your internal organs a healthy squeeze.

Try this accessible chair yoga sequence designed to reduce joint strain and boost your concentration, mobility, and strength.

Try a new, surprisingly intimate way to connect with your partner this Valentine's Day. This simple sequence can inspire loving touch and closeness with your sweetheart—or even a dear friend.

You can still receive the physical and mental benefits of beloved Sun Salutation from a chair. If standing is painful, difficult, or impossible, try this variation of Sun Salutation to feel more you more grounded, balanced, and at home in your body. Bonus: you can do it at your desk for a rejuvenating midday break.

Learn how to use a chair and a block in Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose to both ground and expand the posture all at once.

The intensity of Virasana can feel as daunting as the hero’s journey in your favorite adventure story. Choose the variation on the pose, ranging from gentle to fiery, to fit the narrative of your personal story on the mat today.

Feel grounded and relaxed with this soothing, hip-opening sequence.

So you think you can't do yoga? Flexibility develops over time. Practicing Janu Sirsasana is a start.

When you bring awareness to your alignment and intention, there's plenty of work to do in Sukhasana.

For the best benefits, learn to work twists like Half Lord of the Fishes Pose deeply in two directions.

Learn to approach your edge with ease in Baddha Konasana.